Racing Junk Find: High Dollar, High Quality, 1953 Dodge Meadowbrook Wagon
When we first saw this cool old Dodge wagon for sale on RacingJunk.com we gave it a cursory look and almost moved onto the next ad. We thought we were looking at an interesting body wrapping up a...
BMR Fabrication gives us the scoop on 2010 Camaro parts
There is no doubt that the aftermarket is embracing the new 2010 Camaro, but we were surprised to hear how many Camaro owners are buying hot rod parts for them. BangShift.com had the chance to hang...
A sneak peak at the latest from Painless Performance
We’re having a busy week here at BangShift.com. It’s MPMC week in Southern California, and that means we’re hanging out with the best the automotive aftermarket has to offer....
Dick Wells, Performance Industry Leader, First Editor of National Dragster, dies
Dick Wells, the first editor of National Dragster, longtime NHRA board of directors member, Petersen Publishing executive, and producer of the first ever SEMA show, has died at the age of 75. Wells...
Wild Video: $400K Rolls Royce Getting Wrung Out on a Frozen Lake
This could be the most expensive field in the history of ice racing. The focal point of this video is a large by huge Rolls Royce Phantom that clocks in at about $380,000 brand new off the showroom...
ADRL Announces 2010 Schedule, We Vow To Make At Least One Race
The American Drag Racing League has announced their 2010 schedule and we here at BangShift.com are vowing to get to at least one of the races to bring you coverage of the craziest doorslammer series...
Pro Street 1970 Challenger Mini-Feature
Every once in a while we run across a car we know you would love to see, but that we can’t shoot a full feature on due to time or circumstance. Our neighbor, George, has some cool toys,...
Follow Up: Friends and Family Members Remember Racing Announcer and Personality Jan Gabriel
Last week we announced that Jan Gabriel had passed away at 69. Sunday was a day for friends and family to get together and remember Gabriel and his long and storied career in the world of...
BlackTop Nationals comes to Witchita August 26-29, 2010
BangShift.com friend and supporter Jesse Powell spends his days promoting Aeromotive Fuel Systems to the hot rod, racing, and street rod worlds. For the past year Jesse has spent his weekends helping...
Follow Up: The Rest of the Story on Beach Boy Al Jardine’s Fake Hemi ‘Cuda
As we reported yesterday, former Beach Boy Al Jardine had entered his 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda clone for sale at the 2010 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, this week. During the due...
It Appears That More Fast and Furious Sequels Are on the Way
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, the people who brought you the first four “Fast and Furious” movies are apparently gearing up for at least one more. Vin Diesel made a...
Photo Gallery: Pomona Swap Meet, January 17, 2010
The Pomona Swap Meet is a Southern California hot spot, and a destination for Car Junkies from around the world. This was the first Pomona Swap Meet of the year and it was packed. We’ve never...
Video Bonanza: In Car Camera Footage From All Different Types of Racing
The in-car camera has to be the most important development in racing media history. Being able to literally ride along with the driver and see what’s happening in the cockipit of the car makes...
NASCAR Tracks Reduce Seating Capacity Due to Falling Ticket Sales
Several top shelf NASCAR facilities have decided to lower their seating capacities after seeing several seasons of falling NASCAR ticket sales. Some tracks have decided to widen existing seats and...
